Santa Clarita, CA Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)
Swimming pool permit rules in Santa Clarita, CA, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Key Facts
- Permit
- Building permit required
- Setbacks
- Per underlying zone
- Barriers
- 60-inch enclosure required
- Inspection
- Building & Safety Division
Summary
Building permit required for new pool construction in Santa Clarita. Pools must comply with residential setback requirements per the underlying zone.
115922. (a) ... when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with at least two of the following seven drowning prevention safety features ... (c) Before the issuance of a final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention features required by this section and, if no violations are found, shall give final approval.
Full Breakdown
Under SCMC Title 18 (City Building Code), a building permit is required for the construction of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits may also be required. The Building & Safety Division provides a Swimming Pool Plan Correction Sheet and technical information bulletins to assist with permits and code compliance. Pool anti-entrapment certification is required under the Swimming Pool Safety Act. Any person who violates the building code is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months. The Santa Clarita Building Code is used in conjunction with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, with local amendments for climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions.
Violations & Fines
Building code violations are misdemeanors: fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months. Construction without a permit may require retroactive permitting and inspection.
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